Today Is.....

[Diva]

Originally Posted by Bit

They're a month or so late for National Snowshoe Day, don't ya think? The robins are back already!

I'll have to tell Gryph about National Bagpipe Music Appreciation Day; it'll make him smile. He loves the pipes.

I love the pipes, too! Maybe they're still using the Snowshoes in Northern Canada......


(And just where have YOU been, Missy?)

[hpychick]

Yay for frozen food!


Yay for Snowshoeing!


Yay or Bagpipes!

LOL

[Bit]

Originally Posted by Diva

(And just where have YOU been, Missy?)

Stressing out.... I read some of my usual threads still, but I don't always log in and I don't always post. I'm working on writing articles and some of the research is difficult for me--emotionally difficult, yanno? because it's about gay-bashing and such, and it makes me sick to my stomach--plus, two of Gryph's friends died unexpectedly about a week and a half ago, and a few days ago my best friend got diagnosed with a brain aneurysm that is over an inch long.

ANNND my fibro started flaring really badly. I know that's par for the course for fibro, stress levels zooming through the roof always make it flare... but SHEESH! What lousy timing.

[Diva]

Originally Posted by Bit

Stressing out.... I read some of my usual threads still, but I don't always log in and I don't always post. I'm working on writing articles and some of the research is difficult for me--emotionally difficult, yanno? because it's about gay-bashing and such, and it makes me sick to my stomach--plus, two of Gryph's friends died unexpectedly about a week and a half ago, and a few days ago my best friend got diagnosed with a brain aneurysm that is over an inch long.

ANNND my fibro started flaring really badly. I know that's par for the course for fibro, stress levels zooming through the roof always make it flare... but SHEESH! What lousy timing.

Well I am very sorry to hear all of that....but maybe it will make You feel more calm to know that You had been missed!

Take care of Yourself!!! You know You must now that Your friend will need Your support and strength......<smile>

What is the saying? Life is what happens when You're busy making other plans.....<smile>

[Bit]

{{{{{{{{{{{{Janey}}}}}}}}}}} You sweetheart! Thank you so much for the support! I truly, truly appreciate it!

Yes, my friend really does need me, terribly so--she came over here and told Gryph and me about the aneurysm before she told anyone else, not just before she told her kids but even before she told her guy. We held her while she cried. It is SO SCARY, yanno? And her guy rushed right over (they're in an LDR, he lives in another country), but he isn't as strong for her as he wishes to be because he also is scared, as anyone would be to find this out right before they marry the love of their life. They're both so afraid that these few days are the only ones they'll get, that the aneurysm will pop and my friend will die... and it's a realistic fear.

I don't know why Gryph and I are able to put our fears aside to be strong for her, but Janey, I will always be grateful for this gift from the Universe: that she needs me, and I am able to be there for her.

She has tests next week--the doc wants to know everything he can about this aneurysm before surgery--and she's just dreading them. Her sister is a retired RN and has told her all the possible side effects for the contrast dye. Damn, a little discretion would have been a good thing, yanno? There are some things you just cannot prepare for, and all it does is scare my friend more.

So I might not be here so visibly right now, but I am here on the fringes, so to speak. I come to read this thread several times a week, and teh LOLZ thread, too, and I appreciate the smiles they bring more than I can say.

Love to y'all!!
Cath

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Diva

TODAY

~March 6th~

is

National Frozen Food Day


&

National Snowshoe Day




National Bagpipe Music Appreciation Day

Folks, please do not mistake your snowshoes for frozen food while listening to the the bagpipes.

This message has been brought to you by the National Organization for Safe Consumption of Frozen Food While Listening to Bagpipes or NOSCFFWLB.
Thank you!

Originally Posted by Bit

{{{{{{{{{{{{Janey}}}}}}}}}}} You sweetheart! Thank you so much for the support! I truly, truly appreciate it!

Yes, my friend really does need me, terribly so--she came over here and told Gryph and me about the aneurysm before she told anyone else, not just before she told her kids but even before she told her guy. We held her while she cried. It is SO SCARY, yanno? And her guy rushed right over (they're in an LDR, he lives in another country), but he isn't as strong for her as he wishes to be because he also is scared, as anyone would be to find this out right before they marry the love of their life. They're both so afraid that these few days are the only ones they'll get, that the aneurysm will pop and my friend will die... and it's a realistic fear.

I don't know why Gryph and I are able to put our fears aside to be strong for her, but Janey, I will always be grateful for this gift from the Universe: that she needs me, and I am able to be there for her.

She has tests next week--the doc wants to know everything he can about this aneurysm before surgery--and she's just dreading them. Her sister is a retired RN and has told her all the possible side effects for the contrast dye. Damn, a little discretion would have been a good thing, yanno? There are some things you just cannot prepare for, and all it does is scare my friend more.

So I might not be here so visibly right now, but I am here on the fringes, so to speak. I come to read this thread several times a week, and teh LOLZ thread, too, and I appreciate the smiles they bring more than I can say.

Love to y'all!!
Cath

It's best that the doc know what he's up against when they do go into surgery, but I understand her fears. Since the surgery seems to be so close to the time of diagnosis (just my feeling, that is), I guess your friend is not one those whose aneurysm would be fine to leave as is. Some folks have them for years and years before diagnosis and/or they pass from other issues, but I'm sure that thought would bring them little comfort.

It's good that her sis is in the medical field. Knowledge is power. One of my friends from high school had an aneurysm burst while driving. She wound up get smacked around about 5 times (she crossed the grass median into traffic after getting bumped from the car behind her when her car veered). Thankfully, other than the aneurysm, she had no serious injuries from the car accident.

She's fine, but she's different. Please know that after the surgery, the friend you know now may have personality changes. Amanda had been blonde but after her hair grew back in, she was brunette. She'd also been a bouncy, perky, mildly annoyingly chipper, cheerleader type personality before and now, frankly, she's a snipey bitch. But we still love her. It's just harder to like her. Good luck to her and you all.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Today is just beautiful. The beach is wonderful. The water was cold. And there was snow piles everywhere. But just watching the waves I find so relaxing. Dino loves the beach. He is adorable with the wind blowing his small ears back.

[Diva]

TODAY

~March 7th~

is

National Crown Roast of Pork Day


&

National Be Heard Day


&

National Toss The Taboo Day